Metro Hotel Perth Video Tour (Perth Hotels)

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Metro Hotel on Pitt Video Tour ( Sydney CBD Hotel)

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Merry Christmas at Metro Hotel on Pitt

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from the staff and Management at Metro Hotel on Pitt

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Metro Hotels COO receives Lifetime Honour

Metro Hotels COO receives Lifetime Honour

On Monday 9th November 2009, the Australian Hotels Association NSW Division hosted their annual Life Members luncheon at a prestigious 5 star hotel in Sydney.

A select gathering of around 70 hotel industry identities, including current Life Members and Past Presidents gathered to catch up with old friends and to recognize the contribution made by this years recipients of the Life Members award.

AHA (NSW) CEO, Ms Sally Fielke said “Today is about recognizing the contributions of some of our most outstanding members – members who have been long term contributors to the industry and who have gone above and beyond just the day-to-day challenges of running their own hotels”.

One of the first recipients to receive the Life member award was George Bedwani, Chief Operations Officer for Transmetro Corporation – the parent company of Metro Hotels.

George was Chairman of the Accommodation Division of the AHA (NSW) for six years and represented the Australian Hotel industry as part of the delegation sent from Australia to Atlanta in 1996 to gain experience in preparation for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. After holding senior management positions with Cypress Lakes Resort, Stamford Hotels, Intercontinental and Accor Hotels, George was appointed by Transmetro Corporation Limited as Chief Operations Officer, responsible for the management of Metro Hotels 15 accommodation properties throughout Australia as well as the Paddy Maguires chain of three Irish and one English theme pubs in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

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Video Tour of Metro Hotel Sydney Central now live on Youtube!

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Metro Hotel Tower Mill in Brisbane offers room from .99c?

Metro Hotel Tower Mill in Brisbanes CBD has Listed One Nights accommodation in a Park View Queen Room from the 21 december 2009 until 28 February 2010 on ebay.com.au starting from .99c.
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Metro Hotels One Community Program

For each booking received via our website using one of our unique charity booking codes, Metro Hotels will donate 10% (for the month of December 2009 only) of the total accommodation bill to the charity you select!

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The newest taste in Gladstone – Rocks@lt Bar & Restaurant

Rocks@lt Bar & restaurant at Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone is the newest taste in Gladstone. Owned by Gladstone locals Jason Faint, Kellie Bebendorf and Danielle Cummings, Rocks@lt brings an inspired modern Australian cuisine to Gladstone along with stylish tapas (entrée-sized dishes) menu infused with flavours from around the world. Already impressing Gladstone diners, Rocks@lt Bar & Restaurant offer only the freshest food passionately composed by Executive Chef Jason Faint and his team. Jason was born and raised in Gladstone but has worked throughout Queensland and Europe in award-winning restaurants. Jason has now returned to his hometown with his partner Danielle and their son Aston. Danielle also has world experience. She has worked in London's high-end cocktail bars and is a professionally trained coffee barista. Danni runs the front-of-house team of broadly experienced wait staff and baristas who deliver excellent service in the relaxing, fun atmosphere Rocks@lt provides. Danni says, "We offer that extra bit of service that other restaurants tend to neglect. I have a great team who know that the customer comes first". Jason and Danni bring their extensive experience to their vision of Rocks@lt with business partner and sister, Kellie Bebendorf. Kellie has been a member of Gladstone's community her whole life. Being a mother of two young children, a wife to husband Craig and working two part-time jobs, Kellie already has her hands full. However Kellie has taken on her fourth job - Rocks@lt's Marketing Manager. Kellie is responsible for all accounts, book keeping and advertising. Rocks@lt is something for all occasions, from pancakes in the morning to Portugese chicken kebab for lunch and Atlantic salmon or tapas for dinner. Finish your meal with freshly roasted Schibella coffee, delivered to Rocks@lt within two days of roasting, which makes it the freshest coffee in Gladstone. Jason prides himself on the freshness and quality of everything that comes out of his kitchen. "I make everything fresh in my kitchen from simple things like our sweet chilli sauce to the more exotic things like Moroccan spiced chicken bisteeyas. I guarantee you will be impressed with every mouthful and will be anticipating your next visit to try more of our large menu," said Jason. "We can meet everyone's personal tastes and dietary requirements with vegetarian and gluten-free options". Rocks@lt Bar & Restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 6am until late and weekends from 8am until late. Reserve your table or place your lunchtime or catering order on 07 4972 9884. Come and experience what Rocks@lt has to offer at Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone, 22-24 Roseberry Street, Gladstone

The Observer November 25,2009

A Golden Babe has arrived at Sydney Wildlife World

Sydney Wildlife World’s two rare golden brushtail possums are proud to announce the birth of their first joey, Foster. The male and female pair arrived at the Wildlife World earlier this year and keepers are thrilled that they’ve already had breeding success.
They’re one of Australia’s largest arboreal (tree-dwelling) marsupial herbivores and are simply spectacular, with a bright coat of dazzling gold. They are hypomelanistic; meaning they have little melanin in their skin, in fact the only place they have it is in their eyes which is why these animals have black eyes as opposed to true albino animals; who have pink eyes.
When Foster was born he was only the size of a jellybean, he spent four months growing inside the pouch and at around four months of age first started peering outside. Now at six months he has outgrown mums pouch and spends most of his time on her back.
Sydney Wildlife World’s Nocturnal keeper, Kate Blount, says “Foster is a real card, already getting up to mischief and exploring the exhibit as fast as his little legs will carry him. We’re very proud of this birth. It’s testament to our animals well being. Once a juvenile, Foster will become part of a wider breeding program to help ensure the survival and raise awareness of these incredible animals.” Did you know? • Brushtails are the size of a domestic cat with a pointed face, long oval ears, pink nose and bushy tail • The Tasmanian Brushtail has three main colour variations; silver grey, black and gold • Pure golden possums are the result of a genetic mutation and are rarely seen in the wild because they are conspicuous to predators • Their natural and preferred habitat is forest, where they nest in tree hollow • They feed mainly on leaves of trees and shrubs and enjoy succulent herbs, grasses and garden plants; they occasionally scavenge meat • The brushtail possum communicates by sound and scent; ferocious screeches and guttural growls are used • They have a hand-like back foot for grasping and a strong flexible tail for curling around branches • Like many of our native animals human and domestic animals threaten this species
With school holidays just around the corner now is a great time to start planning a trip to Sydney to see Foster, the Possum joey at Sydney Wildlife World in Darling Harbour, plus all the other fantatstic attractions that Sydney has to offer. If you need accommodation for your stay then Metro Hotels has two apartment properties ideally located directly opposite Sydney Wildlife World and Darling Harbour. Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour and Metro Apartments on King offer ideal family accommodation right in the heart of the city and close to all major attractions. To book your accommodation contact Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour and Metro Apartments on King directly. For more information on seeing Foster and all the other animals at Sydney Wildlife World contact them directly on 02 8251 7884.

Sydney Wildlife World November 12, 2009

Metro Hotel Ipswich International teams up with Thomas the Tank Engine

Metro Hotel Ipswich International has teamed up for the second year with The Workshops Rail Museum to offer families a fantastic holiday deal enabling children to personally meet the world famous Thomas the Tank Engine in the summer holidays. Eager to provide families with yet another reason to visit Queensland’s oldest provincial city, Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering a great value package that includes overnight accommodation, breakfast and a family ticket for two adults and two children to attend a Day Out With Thomas at the Workshops Rail Museum for just $190*, a savings of over $110. The Workshops Rail Museum is set on the birthplace of Queensland Rail and was crowned Australia’s best heritage and cultural tourism attractions at the 2008 Australian Tourism Awards. It is one of the city’s premier tourist attractions. Children, families and train enthusiasts are all equally thrilled at a visit to this multi-award winning museum where they can learn all there is to know about trains, railways and the history of rail, from early steam engines and diesel giants to high-tech tilt trains. With the Museum’s Day Out With Thomas special event available only until January 31, 2010, children can meet their idols Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt (also known as the Fat Controller). With loads of Thomas themed art, craft and other activities on offer, a Day Out With Thomas is sure to have young children thrilled at the opportunity to meet the little blue engine made so famous by the long-running BBC series. For parents and train enthusiasts, the museum offers many other fabulous attractions, including the Trackside Café and Museum Shop. Rated four and a half stars, Metro Hotel Ipswich International is boutique in size but is equipped with all the facilities of a much larger hotel. The seven-storey hotel offers 97 luxury rooms including options such as serviced apartments and spa suites. Ipswich itself provides numerous other reasons to visit this wonderful city in summer with many of the city’s buildings dating back to the 1800s. There are also many beautiful townships to explore in this spectacular region, with more adult activities including visits to local vineyards, hot air ballooning, skydiving, canoeing and bushwalking.
Only 40 minutes from Brisbane and an hour from the Gold Coast, or as a stopover for people travelling up and down the coast, Ipswich offers something for everyone these school holidays while the Metro Hotel Ipswich International provides the perfect excuse for a family night away. *subject to availability Guests can book this package by calling the property direct on 07 3812 8077.
Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The Group currently provides a national accommodation network of properties, with over 1000 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia.

Peattie Public Relations November 11, 2009

Forecast increase in New Zealanders heading to Queensland for a holiday

While there has been a decline of less than 3% of visitors from New Zealand heading to Queensland in the last year*, the good news is that arrivals to Australia from New Zealand are forecast to increase by an average of 1% each year from 2012 to reach 1,266,000 arrivals in 2017.
As trans-Tasman airfare prices continue to fall, many New Zealanders are taking advantage of excellent value airfares to take a short or extended trip to Queensland to escape the New Zealand Winter.
Synonymous with quality accommodation at an affordable price, Australia’s oldest Australian owned hotel chain, Metro Hotels, is offering New Zealanders even more incentive to cross the Tasman with some excellent value accommodation packages at its properties throughout Queensland - in Brisbane, Gladstone and Ipswich, throughout the Australian Summer.
Metro Hotel Tower Mill, Brisbane
The refurbished Metro Hotel Tower Mill on Wickham Terrace offers New Zealand visitors quality yet affordable accommodation and dining in the heart of Brisbane.
The distinctive cylindrically shaped hotel, a well known landmark on the inner city Brisbane skyline, houses 80 guest rooms, all with their own private balconies that take in panoramic views extending across Brisbane.
The hotel’s licensed restaurant and bar, The Mill Hotel Bar and Restaurant, provides a perfect setting for guests to enjoy a leisurely meal or drink after a day’s sightseeing, with a new outdoor dining area to take advantage of the beautiful Brisbane weather.
Guests from New Zealand will enjoy the convenience of staying in close proximity to the city’s CBD and main attractions, including Queen Street Mall, Treasury Casino, Southbank Parklands, the Botanical Gardens, art galleries and museums.
The Hotel is located close to the city’s transport options, being only 500 metres from Central Australia Zoo and the Gold Coast, with its theme park attractions including, Movie World, SeaWorld and Dreamworld, only a 45 minute train ride away.
Metro Hotel Ipswich International
Metro Hotel Ipswich International is perfect for New Zealand visitors wanting quality accommodation in the centre of Queensland’s oldest provincial city. Visitors can easily get to Ipswich using the national road network as it is only 30 minutes drive from Brisbane and an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast and domestic and international air and sea ports. Ipswich makes a great stop off for a few days before continuing up or down the coast.
Rated four and half stars, the 97-room hotel is boutique in size but equipped with all the facilities of a much larger hotel.
Ipswich is the oldest provincial city in Queensland and has plenty on show for inquisitive history buffs. It is also known for its local art and craft cottage industries, with art galleries, markets and craft and antique stores centrally located close to the hotel as well as in local townships nearby in the surrounding countryside.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy Ipswich’s many festivals, including the Ipswich Show in May, the Ipswich Cup horse races in June, the V8 Supercar races in July and the Goodna Jacaranda Festival in October.
Metro Hotel & Apartments Gladstone
Metro Hotel & Apartments Gladstone is the ideal accommodation choice and a perfect base to explore the beautiful tropical central Queensland coast. With budget airlines now flying into nearby Rockhampton, Gladstone is a prime location to stay while exploring the coral reefs, beaches and national parks of the area.
Situated in the heart of the CBD, Metro Hotel & Apartments Gladstone is located close to all of Gladstone’s major attractions. Visitors can enjoy day trips to Agnes Waters, 1770, Lady Musgrave Island or overnight to Heron Island, with the departure point only a 15-minute walk from the Hotel.
Gladstone’s sub-tropical climate, coral reefs, waterways and beaches provide year-round boating, fishing, swimming and ocean activities. A large charter boat fleet operates out of the nearby marina, which also hosts the finish for the blue water classic Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race.
Metro Hotel & Apartments offers 50 attractive 4 star fully serviced apartments, with superb views from private balconies and with separate lounge and fully equipped kitchen and laundry.
Other hotel facilities include a fully licensed restaurant, The Terrace, which serves delicious European style á la carte meals and Gladstone’s famous fresh seafood.
To find out about some great value accommodation packages at Metro Hotels’ properties in Queensland, call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321 or visit http://www.metrohotels.com.au/.

Travel Trade New ZealandNovember 9, 2009

Metro Hotel Ipswich International gets ‘green’ stamp of approval

Metro Hotel Ipswich International has been awarded Green Star Accreditation in recognition of its commitment to the environment through the implementation of a range of rigorous eco-friendly initiatives.
The Green Star Hotel Rating system was developed by AAA Tourism, the peak Australian tourism body traditionally recognized for assessing accommodation under the STAR accommodation system. ‘Green STAR Accreditation’ was recently developed by AAA Tourism in partnership with Green Globe, an internationally recognised certification and performance improvement program.
To be awarded the Green Star, each property must meet strict guidelines in several key environmental criteria relating to rooms, facilities, grounds and office management, demonstrating that the hotel has shown a genuine commitment to the environment and to reducing their environmental footprint.
After an assessment process that resulted in every aspect of the hotel and its services being scrutinized, Metro Hotel Ipswich International is proud to have been awarded a very healthy eco-score, enabling it to claim Green Star Accreditation.
Hotel General Manager Alex van Kersen said the hotel staff were thrilled to have achieved this goal and were extremely motivated to maintain this high standard of environmental commitment.
“Being located in a Queensland regional city, we are part of a community which relies heavily on the health of the land for our existence,” Mr van Kersen said. “We are therefore conscious of the need for water conservation and recycling of waste materials. The Green Star rating is an assurance to our guests that the choices we now offer are part of a serious commitment to the environment.”
Guests at the hotel are now offered options such as hanging their towels up to be reused; not having their linen changed daily; and encouraged to recycle materials. They will also be asked not to smoke; to turn off lights when possible; and will only be given a newspaper on request.
The hotel itself has complied with a rigorous list of essential criteria, including supplying energy-efficient fixtures, water-saving showerheads, water-saving toilets, paper recycling throughout the facility, biodegradable dishwashing detergent and a large number of other initiatives.
Metro Hotels has apartments, hotels, inns and resorts in Sydney, Brisbane, Ipswich, Gladstone, Melbourne, Perth, Albany and Groote Island. To book accommodation at Metro Hotels, visit the website at www.metrohotels.com.au or call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The Group currently provides a national accommodation network of properties, with over 800 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia.

Peattie Public RelationsNovember 2, 2009

Metro Hotels partners with The Merchants of Bollywood

The Merchants of Bollywood’ has received rave reviews internationally after playing to more than two million people in 850 shows around the world, and returns to Australia next year - with Australian hotel chain Metro Hotels accommodating the cast.
Metro Hotels COO George Bedwani said the Australian hotel chain offered the cast accommodation at Metro Hotels in Sydney and Melbourne, while they were performing in Australia.
“When we learnt that ‘The Merchants of Bollywood’ were keen to return to Australia and in need of an accommodation partner, we felt this was a great opportunity to support a major international act while in Australia,” said Mr Bedwani.
The theatrical dance spectacular has performed in Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Switzerland and Italy. The show illustrates the history of the Indian film industry by telling the story of a young girl, her grandfather and their love of dance. The story reveals how the film industry with its dance and song is heart and soul of Indian society.
He said with everything ‘Bollywood’ hot property following the international success of the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, Metro Hotels believes Australian audiences will be captivated by the show.
“Australia is a wonderful multicultural country that embraces its diversity and offers insights into other cultures,” Mr Bedwani said. “This show provides an insight into Indian culture in a way that is wonderfully joyful and entertaining. Metro Hotels is proud to be accommodating the cast in our hotels and hope it will attract people from regional areas to visit the city to enjoy the production.”
Metro Hotels has apartments, hotels, inns and resorts in Sydney, Brisbane, Ipswich, Gladstone, Melbourne, Perth, Albany and Groote Island. To book accommodation at Metro Hotels, visit the website at http://www.metrohotels.com.au/ or call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The Group currently provides a national accommodation network of properties, with over 1000 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia.

Peattie Public Relations 02 November 2009

Dugong Beach Resort Spa is Due to open in November 2009

Dugong Beach Resort Spa is due to open in November 2009.
The spa is a destination spa whereby we seek to offer a tranquil healing environment to our clients.
The range of services offered include massage and facial treatments, Hot Stone Therapy, Heads/Hand/Feet treatments/hairdressing and waxing and tinting.
The spa has selected to exclusively use li’tya for our beauty range .
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The spa is located adjacent to the main Resort reception area on the edge of the beach facing out towards the water. The design of the spa incorporates elements of shade and light to provide a natural aesthetic. The spa design features 3 fully equipped treatment rooms as well as a central hair and beauty area.

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Matthew Graydon October 22nd 2009

EZYield.com Provides Complete Distribution Solution

EZYield.com Provides Complete Distribution Solution for Aussie Hotel Chain, Metro Hospitality Group
The country’s oldest 100 percent Australian-owned and operated hotel chain expands its relationship with EZYield.com to streamline online distribution
EZYield.com, the originator of automated online distribution management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry, has expanded its two-year-old partnership with Australia-based Metro Hospitality Group to include a complete distribution solution for the entire chain. Having provided channel management software for six of Metro’s hotels since 2007, EZYield.com has now been selected to provide comprehensive technological distribution services for the entire 14-property portfolio, with the roll-out beginning in early September. In addition to EZYield.com’s channel management software, Metro Hospitality Group will implement EZYield.com’s RoomRez booking engine to provide real-time functionality for their corporate website. The chain will also utilize EZYield.com’s new GDSConnect application, and has switched global distribution system (GDS) suppliers in order to fully realize the benefits GDSConnect offers.
“We are delighted that Metro Hospitality Group has selected our entire suite of products to help optimize their online distribution,” stated Kevin Looney, commercial director of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East for EZYield.com. “Our existing relationship with Metro provided a perfect opportunity to present them with our integrated one-stop enterprise solution during their recent GDS and online booking software technology review.” By fully integrating all three facets of EZYield.com’s distribution solution, hoteliers have the ability to amend rates or inventory through the booking engine and have that information automatically published to the GDS and their contracted online forward distribution channels. If connected to one of the many supported PMS interfaces, updates can occur with real-time availability across all distribution channels. “Due to the history and organizational foundation we have at Metro, it was incredibly important that we choose a technology that is practical, efficient and has a support team to answer any questions that arise,” stated George Bedwani, COO of Metro Hospitality Group. “EZYield.com has earned our trust, so when the opportunity came to wrap the technology into one package, we listened and decided that implementing EZYield.com’s complete distribution solution was the best decision for our company.” Further commenting on what the portfolio-wide integration means to system automation at Metro Hospitality Group, Looney continued, “Metro’s decision to implement PMS interfacing at the majority of their properties has enabled us to provide them with a virtual hands-off approach. Their employees no longer have to spend time updating the various systems manually or re-keying the bookings coming in.” For more information, please contact Debi Moses at sales@ezyield.com to schedule a demonstration of the EZYield.com solution.
About Metro Hospitality Group Metro Hospitality Group is a dynamic and growing company comprising two distinct divisions - hotel accommodation and pubs. Metro Hotels manages the company's 14 hotels, serviced apartments and inns across Australia. Formerly known as Metro Inns, Metro Hotels is the oldest Australian owned and managed hotel chain in the country and has been operating hotel accommodation in key cities and popular tourist destinations for more than 30 years. The company currently operates following brands: Metro Hotels, Metro Inns, Aspire Hotels and the Dugong Beach Resort. For more information, please visit www.metrohotels.com.au.
About EZYield.com Since introducing the world’s first automated channel management solution in 2002, EZYield.com has remained the undisputed leader in online distribution technology for the global hospitality industry. Today, over 2,500 hotels in 65 countries utilize EZYield.com’s advanced channel management software to streamline the distribution of rates and inventory to over 450 forward distribution channels in multiple languages and 168 currencies. EZYield.com's ASP web-based platform and mobile friendly solutions are designed to give control of online distribution back to the hotelier, with products dynamic and flexible enough to satisfy properties ranging from 40 to 4,000 rooms. EZYield.com maintains regional offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and the America's, in order to provide continuous live support to their clients around the world. For more information, please visit www.ezyield.com.

Plan A Publications 15 October 2009

Book hotel accommodation early this Christmas to avoid disappointment

The Christmas holiday season is a popular time for people to stay overnight in Sydney to avoid driving home after festive celebrations, or to accommodate visiting relatives and friends in city accommodation - but many people leave it too late to book, a leading Australian hotel chain has warned.
George Bedwani, COO of Australian hotel chain Metro Hotels, said accommodation in Sydney is already booking fast for the Christmas and New Year period, and people planning celebrations in the city during this period should consider booking now to avoid disappointment.
“It is important to remember also that if you book early and you will save on hotel rates as leaving it until the last minute, occupancy will rise and premium rates will apply.
“Our experience is that the global financial crisis has not impacted bookings for this period at all and accommodation in Sydney will be heavily booked for December and January. If people already know the date of their office Christmas party or want to spend New Year’s Eve in Sydney, now is the time to book accommodation.”
Mr Bedwani said New Year’s Eve in Sydney continues to be an international highlight, with Sydney City Council ensuring each year was uniquely themed to ensure crowds continued to congregate around the harbour to enjoy the spectacular fireworks and other festivities on offer.
He said rooms were still available for New Year’s Eve for people keen to make the most of the celebrations, or to show visitors one of the best celebrations anywhere in the world.
Metro Hotels has a number of hotels and apartments in Sydney city. People seeking accommodation for the December or January period should visit the Metro Hotels website at www.metrohotels.com.au or call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Metro Hotels is the public face of Transmetro Corporation, an Australian owned public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The Group currently provides a national accommodation network of 15 properties, with over 1000 rooms in key locations and major cities across Australia.

Peattie Public Relations 13 October 2009

Metro Hotels renames iconic Perth property

Formerly Metro Hotel on Canning, Metro Hotels has renamed its Perth property Metro Hotel Perth. The name change coincides with a $3.5 million restoration of the hotel, the appointment of a new General Manager and staff and sales team, and a new restaurant and chef.
Metro Hotels Chief Operating Officer George Bedwani said the decision to revert back to the hotel's original name was part of the Group's strategy to restore the property to its former glory as a Perth icon.
"The hotel is now a well-known landmark on Perth's skyline and has, over the past 35 years, acquired iconic status with residents and visitors alike," Mr Bedwani said.
"There is now significant demand for quality hotel accommodation in Perth. Our decision to undertake a major refurbishment of the hotel is to ensure the hotel lives up to its reputation as a 'must-stay' hotel in Perth.
"With no major hotel developments planned for Perth, Metro Hotels is also capitalising on the excellent position of this property to ensure a quality accommodation experience to satisfy this increased demand."
The hotel completed the first stage of its refurbishment last month, as well as opening a new restaurant, Chez Metro, offering diners Modern French/European cuisine. It has appointed Ramon van de Griendt as Executive Chef. Ramon has worked as executive chef at 5 star fine dining restaurants throughout Europe, including Restaurant 'de molen' in Kaatsheuvel (The Netherlands) which was rated the coveted 1 star Michelin.
Situated on the south side of Perth just 20 minutes from Fremantle, Metro Hotel on Canning enjoys a prime vantage point on the south side of the Swan River.
The hotel has 94 rooms, 70 of which overlook the scenic Swan River, appealing to a broad mix of business and leisure visitors. The hotel has seven conference rooms with a seating capacity for 200 people, its own licensed restaurant and bar, an outdoor swimming pool and parking.

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